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ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE Atomic Energy Project University of Rochester,
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ing of the Advisory Committee for Bio l gy and Medicine was held at the University of Rochester Atomic Energy Project on May 12-13, Secretary).Dr.Earl L. Green was unable to attend owing to illness and Russell and R . D. Moseley, Jr.) were also unable to be present because of prior commitments. The meeting was attended by Dr.Charles L. Dunham, Totter, and various members of the DBM staff. The research program of the UR Project embraces activities in molecular,cellular systems, and animal biology.A segment of the program was presented in nine formal papers oriented to basic and applied cancer research, membrane function,aerosol and inhalation toxicity, and behavioral toxicology. There was also an opportunity for informal conferences with staff members. The ACBM was generally impressed with the effective present ation of the research and noted with interest the effort -to develop a behavioral research program in a solid biological science environment. The graduate teaching program was reviewed for the ACBM by Drs. Neuman and Roth stein.Acore program that cuts across departmental lines is being developed i n molecular and cellular biology. Members of the UR Project are taking the lead in this promising development. The project also functions as a department within the University with graduate programs in biophysics, radio biology, and toxicology. Its important role in the furthering of graduate education at the University was noted by the ACBM. Long-range objectives of the research program were described by the Committee. It i s hoped to develop a balanced program which will cover various facets of biological organization,for example from molecular t o grams have been contracted and others expanded. Some strengthening of radiological physics is contemplated. The procedure for internal review by a policy committee of senior scientists was discussed briefly in response toa query from the ACBM. Inits meeting with Dr. Dunham and Dr.Totter the Committee noted with pleasure the recent announcement of Dr.Totter ' s appointment as Dr. Dunham's successor. This was followed by some discussion of policy and planning in regard to DBM activities and the role of the ACBM. It was suggested that this should be a major item for consideration at the September meeting. Inthe meantime, however, the Committee endorsed the proposal that the DBM structure include provision for both a Deputy Director and a Special Assistant to the Director.
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Several items of general interest were presented to the Committee by Drs. Dunham, Totter and Bruner of the DBM and by Dr. Doran of the Division of Operational Safety. Federal Radiation Council report on uranium miiners.This will be discussed at the June meeting; 2) the proposed contraction of the high altitude and civil effects programs; 3) the conclusion by an informal panel that there seems tobe no strong indication at present for meson applications in radio - biology and therapy ; 4)the candidacy of Dr.Is adore Edelman for the directorship of the UCLA Project ; 5)the appointment of Dr.Victor Bond as Associate Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory, and of Dr. Eugene Cronkite as Chairman of its Medical Department; 6)the present status of. the Rongelap thyroid tumor survey by Dr. Conard. a t Livermore. H e emphasized that the Livermore program now appears tobe focused on fall - out problems in a rather unique way. briefly the AEC's role in the International Science Fair which was held on May 10 i n San Francisco. The present status of the Palomares incident (code name, Indalo) was reviewed by Dr.3ruher. There i s some question as t o whether t1.d detect - able radioactivity is due entirely to plutonium or in large par:: to natural sources and this matter will be considered in greater detail ac che June meeting of t h e ACBM. Dr. Doran reported on the purpose, pat ure,.and progress oi ths correlative study of lifetime health and mortality experience of A X awl AEC-contractor employees with radiation exposure. cohort nature of the study and the desirability of enlarging the follow-up by including additional AEC-supported groups. proposal,particularly in the light of the pos sib lit y of different exposure histories at various installations. The ACBM endorsed this The ACBM was advised by Dr.Totter of the correspondence between Dr. C. Calsoyas, a former Livermore employee, and the Commission. Ttwas proposed that this matter should be reviewed with Dr.Sp of ford English The Minutes of the 117th meeting were approved after deletion of the. inserted reference to the presentation by Dr. T.'Jukes. will be held in Washington on June 8-9, 1967. A three - day meeting may b e September meeting i s scheduled for September 7-8 i n Washington. .desirable and Dr.Totter will advise the Committee about this. The Advisory Committee f o r Biology and